1975-1976 Bobby Jones ABA Denver Nuggets Game-Used Road Jersey

Bobby Jones’s Denver Nuggets Jersey: A Testament to Defensive Excellence

A Legendary Career in Basketball

Bobby Jones, a name synonymous with defensive prowess and team success, enjoyed a remarkable 12-year professional career in basketball. His accolades include eight selections to the NBA All-Defensive First Team, the inaugural NBA Sixth Man Award, and a coveted NBA Championship with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983. Notably, Jones’s teams never missed the playoffs throughout his career, underscoring his invaluable contribution to the game.

The Denver Nuggets Jersey: A Piece of Basketball History

This Denver Nuggets jersey, worn by Bobby Jones, is a rare and significant piece of basketball memorabilia. The jersey features the Wilson manufacturer’s tag, size “48,” with washing instructions and an attached flag tag reading “4” X Long” handwritten in black marker. A black memorial band adorns the left shoulder, adding a touch of solemnity to this historic garment.

• Team Logo and Colors: The front of the jersey showcases the Nuggets team logo, with “Denver” emblazoned in red, white, blue, and yellow, crafted in a combination of embroidery and tackle twill.
• Player Number and Name: The player number “24” is prominently displayed in yellow tackle twill on the front, while the back features “B. JONES” on a blue nameplate and the number “24” in white tackle twill.
• Game-Used Authenticity: This jersey is properly tagged, was presented to us as game-used and in our opinion shows excellent use.

Significance and Provenance

The jersey’s authenticity is further supported by photo-matching and grading authentication work performed by a new hobby service for game-used material, PM&G. More details about this process can be found at Photo-Match.com. This jersey is not just a piece of fabric; it is a testament to Bobby Jones’s enduring legacy and his impact on the game of basketball.

Why This Jersey Matters

Owning this jersey is akin to possessing a fragment of basketball history. It represents Bobby Jones’s illustrious career and his contributions to the Denver Nuggets and the sport at large. This jersey is a must-have for any serious collector of NBA jerseys consignment or those looking to sell game-worn items.

In acquiring this jersey, one is not merely obtaining a piece of sports memorabilia but a symbol of Bobby Jones’s defensive excellence and the indelible mark he left on the game. If you have your own piece of history, feel free to send it to the NBA items appraisal experts at Grey Flannel Auctions.

* This text was generated from the original auction listing.